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Ghanaian Royal Regalia

The Dallas Museum of Art had a special gallery open for only a few
months with Royal regalia of the Asante tribe in Africa. My family and I
got to go an enjoy this gorgeous display, and I love the new trend,
museums encouraging people to take pictures. And so I did and am happy
to share this bit of non edible African culture with you here.

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Stools

Osei Tuti and the Golden Stool. Though not evident in pictures, this stool is almost twice the size of all the others.

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Akrafokonmu or "Soul Washer Badges"

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Linguist Staff

These were some of my favorite pieces. I loved the proverbs they were both based on.

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Royal Head-ware

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Kente Cloth - Asante Fabrics

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Asante Decorative Pieces and Jewelry

This is a depiction of Anansi the spider, a popular character in Africa folk lore. Anansi is know for being very wise. There is a Ghanaian proverb that says "No one goes to the house of the spider Anansi to teach him wisdom" meaning "Those who wear spider imagery call upon the knowledge and skill of Anansi".

This piece was a sword decoration

Royal dagger and knife tips

A Bracelet

A bracelet and elbow jewelry

I loved the fine workmanship and delicate detailing frequent in the jewely

As a self proclaimed food nerd I've put quite a bit of effort in to my study of other cultures cuisines. What stared as simple curiosity led to an in depth search to learn more. I've been lucky enough to traveled some in my life, across the US and some stops in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

This endeavor was formalized with this blog but it started quite a long time before that. I wanted a portfolio to chronical what I was learning. I wanted to have something to show. That's the trouble with food as a hobby, you eat your creations.

If you see something you like please leave a comment! If you have any suggestions of dishes to try email me at Queen.Reddd (at) gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.